AAC
STAFF PROFILE Paralegal – Samantha Wren Family information: I was born and raised in Little
Rock. My parents are Dwayne and Blanca Tucker. I have a younger brother, Christopher. I recently mar- ried Patrick Wren. I love spending time with our parents and dog.
My favorite meal: My favorite has to
be Pupusas from El Salvador. Pupusas are made with masa that is stuffed with cheese, chicharron, beans or a combination of in- gredients. Tey are served with beans, rice and a traditional slaw. I would definitely recommend this meal to others.
When I’m not working I’m: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going to movies, photography, trav- ling and relaxing at the lake.
Te accomplishments of which I am most proud:
Graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. I love going back to visit the campus and see my name on the senior walk.
At the top of my bucket list is to:Keep traveling. I hope to visit each state in the United States, and someday visit Europe.
Te hardest thing I have ever done is: I am very scared of heights, but Patrick encouraged me to conquer my fears and go cliff jumping with him at Greers Ferry Lake.
You might be surprised to learn that: I’m a black belt in Taekwondo.
How long have you been at the AAC, and
what projects are you working on? I started working at AAC on July 29 as a paralegal in the legal department. I assist our team of attorneys with auto claims, and with litigation of 1983 civil rights and restitution claims. I also aid RMF Legal Counsel Brandy McAllister on the codification
of county ordinances by retrieving updated ordinances and summarizing them for publication. My day-to-day projects change from administrative tasks to assistance with case management to best help our team of attorneys complete their tasks efficiently.
Law Clerk – Savannah Johnston Family information: I’m a born and raised Arkansan
from Russeville and the youngest of two chil- dren. My sister and I are only 15 months apart, so we have been inseparable since we were born. Last year, she moved to Washington D.C., to work for the Jane Goodall Institute, but we don’t let a day go by without talking to each other. I’m also very lucky because I got to marry my high school sweetheart in November.
My favorite meal: Thanksgiving din-
ner, hands down. What’s better than turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and pecan pie?
When I’m not working I’m: Studying. But, if I can man- age to sneak away for a while, my husband and I like to host game nights, go bowling, play mini-golf — anything that allows us to be competitive. I also love taking road trips. I always make sure that we stop by a restaurant from “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” when we go somewhere new.
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Te accomplishments of which I am most proud: Edu- cation is something that has always meant a lot to me, and I am very proud of my progress so far. I have a bachelor of arts in political science, an associ- ate’s degree in criminal justice, and I am now working on my Juris Doctorate If I could be a degree collector for a living, I totally would.
At the top of my bucket list is to: Before
it’s all said and done, I’d like to tag along on a storm chase.
Te hardest thing I have ever done is: Law school is definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it’s been the most rewarding.
How long have you been at the AAC, and
what projects are you working on? I began at AAC in August, and I’ve had the opportunity to do some policy research. I’ll continue to work on projects on the policy side of things during my time here, and I am thankful for the chance to serve my home state.
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